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Damian Lillard shoots the deepest threes in the NBA, launching from the logo even in crunch time. The Portland Trail Blazers star has a career three-point percentage of .375, which is very impressive considering where he takes his shots from.
When it comes to deep threes, no one converts at a more efficient rate than Damian Lillard. However, Stephen Curry remains the most lethal three-point shooter in the NBA and is on course to top the all-time three-point scoring list.
Top five Damian Lillard games with the most three-pointers scored
Despite Damian Lillard's impressive shooting from deep, Klay Thompson still holds the record for the most three-pointers in a single game during the regular season. The Splash Bro sank 14 three-pointers against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, 2019, to top Steph's 13.
Regardless, Damian Lillard easily ranks in the top five three-point shooters in the NBA. Given how comfortable he has been shooting from range, perhaps we will see him attempt to break Thompson's record in the 2021-22 NBA season.
As we anticipate historic performances from Damian Lillard in the new season, let's look back at his top five games with the most three-pointers scored.
#5 Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic - 10 three-pointers
The Portland Trail Blazers took on the Orlando Magic on November 11, 2018, and clinched a narrow 115-112 victory in front of their home fans, thanks to Damian Lillard. On a night where CJ McCollum and Seth Curry were cold from beyond the arc, Lillard took over.
Damian Lillard broke into double-digits from deep with the game tied as he broke his record of nine three-pointers made in a game. He ended the game with 41 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and also converted 10 of 15 from three-point range.
#4 Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder - 10 three-pointers
When Dame crossed the ten three-pointers mark, there was no slowing down. The Blazers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 1 of the 2019 NBA playoffs.
Although Damian Lillard was an inspiration throughout the series, his Game 5 performance was mind-blowing. The Thunder made a push midway through the fourth quarter in Game 5 to get a 12-point separation in what was a close contest. But Lillard led the comeback to close out the series.
Damian Lillard finished the game with a playoff career-high 50 points. However, the highlight of the game was when he activated Dame time, knocking down a 37ft buzzer-beater to register his 10th triple and send the Blazers into the next round.
#3 Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors - 11 three-pointers
Injuries denied us the thrill of watching Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry in a shootout as the Blazers met the Warriors on January 20, 2021. Even with a depleted squad, the Warriors almost ran away with the win but Lillard's 25-footer at the buzzer forced overtime. They lost the game 124-129 to a formidable Portland Trail Blazers team.
Given Steph's absence, it was a one-man show as Damian Lillard ran rings around the Warriors' defense. He set a career-high in points after putting 61 past the San Francisco-based team.
To date, that remains his best individual performance, which has also added him to an exclusive three-man list of players that have scored 60+ points against the Golden State Warriors. Added to his 61 points were ten rebounds and seven assists while converting 11 of 20 from beyond the arc.
#2 Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets - 11 three-pointers
Damian Lillard lived beyond the arc in a game against the Denver Nuggets on August 6, 2020. On a night where he scored 45 points, 33 came from deep, eight from the free-throw line, and four points came from mid-range.
The Denver Nuggets had no answer to the questions Damian Lillard was asking of their defense. Offensively, they couldn't respond from deep either, as the entire team converted on only 14 three-pointers. The Blazers won the game 125-115 to secure their 32nd victory of the 2019-20 season.
#1 Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets - 12 three-pointers
Given how often Damian Lillard sinks three-pointers against the Nuggets, it is evident they do not know how to guard him from beyond the arc. But then again, who does? They are probably just the unlucky bunch to face him on a night where he is at his best.
In a bid to go ahead in the 2021 NBA Western Conference Round 1 matchup that was tied 2-2, Damian Lillard put together the performance of his life. He forced double overtime after knocking down clutch three-pointers in regulation time and OT1.
It was a record-breaking night for Damian Lillard, who made a playoff-high 12 three-pointers in a single game. As a result of his impeccable shooting, he also registered the first 55-point, 10-assist game in NBA playoff history.
Damian Lillard's efficiency is also commendable as the veteran guard converted 12 of 17 attempts from deep. Sadly, the Blazers lost the game to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and got kicked out of the 2021 playoffs in Game 6.
